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FP02 NTJ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

225,746 mi
Last recorded225,746 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 NTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 225,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fluid suspension unit slight misting of oil

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 211,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 200,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 189,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f seat belt retracts slowly

Fail 18 May 2013 179,133 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 179,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 169,299 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 169,125 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2011 159,478 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 148,725 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 148,625 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2009 137,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2009 137,597 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 126,416 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 110,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 94,271 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 94,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2005

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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FP02 NTJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP02 NTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP02 NTJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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